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Meaning ofsparein English

spare

us//spɛr//uk//speə//

Pluralspares
Comparative Adjectivesparer
Superlative Adjectivesparest
Past Tensespared
Participle Verbsparing
Third Person Singularspares

Definitions

Adjective
1. exceeding what's necessary; extra
2. held in reserve (for emergencies)
  The company keeps spare parts for the machines.
3. frugal; avoiding excess
  She is very spare with her money and never wastes it.
Noun
1. an extra part (e.g. tire)
  The car came with a spare tire in the trunk.
2. a bonus bowling turn (after knocking down pins)
  The bowler got a spare in the tenth frame of the game.
3. a free school period (without classes)
  The students enjoyed their spare period, playing games and chatting.
4. an extra person (in a dynasty, etc.)
  The royal family had a spare heir in case the firstborn died.
Verb
1. to show mercy; stop harm
  They spared the lives of the innocent civilians.
2. to keep; be frugal (resources, etc.)
  She tries to spare her energy for the upcoming exam.

Compounds / Phrases

spare time spare tire spare tyre spare room spare tool spare wheel spare part